Name the various products obtained by destructive distillation of wood.

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Solution

Destructive Distillation: Destructive distillation is defined as a chemical process of decomposing the biomass inside a closed container using heat in order to obtain its by-products.
Explanation: The destructive distillation of wood produces the compounds listed below.
Coal
Methanol
Ammonia
Coal gas
Tar and terpenes

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